Questions re: air purifier

[Rick]

We just got an air purifier that came with a 6.5", 6.5W
UV-C germicidal bulb, and we'd like to replace it with a
more powerful UV-C bulb (15W). The socket and
starter seem pretty standard (mini bi-pin socket, FS5/
FS22 starter). Two questions:

Any obvious reason why we shouldn't be able to use the
more powerful bulb?

Any source leads for 6.5", 15W UV-C bulbs?

Thanks,
Rick

 

[Sam Goldwasser]

"Rick" <me@privacy.net> writes:

We just got an air purifier that came with a 6.5", 6.5W
UV-C germicidal bulb, and we'd like to replace it with a
more powerful UV-C bulb (15W). The socket and
starter seem pretty standard (mini bi-pin socket, FS5/
FS22 starter). Two questions:

Any obvious reason why we shouldn't be able to use the
more powerful bulb?

The ballast may need to be replaced as well.

But why mess with it before you've even used it?

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[CJT]

Rick wrote:

We just got an air purifier that came with a 6.5", 6.5W
UV-C germicidal bulb, and we'd like to replace it with a
more powerful UV-C bulb (15W). The socket and
starter seem pretty standard (mini bi-pin socket, FS5/
FS22 starter). Two questions:

Any obvious reason why we shouldn't be able to use the
more powerful bulb?

Any source leads for 6.5", 15W UV-C bulbs?

Thanks,
Rick

I'd be concerned about heat dissipation.


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[Rick]

"CJT" <abujlehc@prodigy.net> wrote in message news:40905C96.1080606@prodigy.net...

Rick wrote:

We just got an air purifier that came with a 6.5", 6.5W
UV-C germicidal bulb, and we'd like to replace it with a
more powerful UV-C bulb (15W). The socket and
starter seem pretty standard (mini bi-pin socket, FS5/
FS22 starter). Two questions:

Any obvious reason why we shouldn't be able to use the
more powerful bulb?

Any source leads for 6.5", 15W UV-C bulbs?

Thanks,
Rick



I'd be concerned about heat dissipation.

The unit is basically a fan with an added charcoal filter and UV-C
bulb assemply, which is placed next to the air outlet.. so I don't
think heat buildup will be a problem. I think the biggest challenge
will be finding a 15W, 6.5" UV-C bulb to fit the existing fixture.

Thanks for the reply.

Rick